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Arise, Yahweh! Don`t let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight.

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Man is Only Man

Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight that the psalmist's prayer, "let not man prevail," uses a Hebrew word for "man" (enosh) that emphasizes human frailty and mortality. This is a powerful declaration of faith, reminding believers that even the most defiant human opposition is ultimately weak and cannot stand against the power of God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 9:19

18th Century

Theologian

Arise, O Lord - See the notes at Psalms 3:7.

Let not man prevail - Against you and your cause. The psalmist …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 9:19

19th Century

Bishop

Let not man prevail. —Better, let not mere man be defiant.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 9:18–20

19th Century

Preacher

For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Arise, O LORD, let not man prevail: let the …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 9:19

16th Century

Theologian

Arise, O Jehovah. When David implores God to arise, the expression does not strictly apply to God, but it refers to external appearance an…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 9:19

17th Century

Pastor

Arise, O Lord
To the destruction of your enemies, and the salvation of your people; (See Gill on Psalms 7:6

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 9:11–20

17th Century

Minister

Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…

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